Gail Collins Knihy

Now in paperback, the life story of a world-famous astronaut who was a trailblazer for women and is a role model today.

"As Texas Goes . . . " offers a sharp and humorous exploration of Texas's significant influence on American politics, particularly within the Republican Party and the Tea Party. The expanded edition includes new insights on the 2012 election and additional examples of Texas's political style, making it highly relevant for the upcoming political era.

From Thomas Jefferson to William Jefferson Clinton, Scorpion Tongues is a popular history of gossip in American politics. Complete with wickedly delightful anecdotes of major and minor politicians and entertainers over the last 200 years, Gail Collins examines the evolving relationship between politicians and the press and the blurring of the lines between politicians and celebrities. Supported by extensive research and written with an entertaining flair, she speculates on how gossip reflects the current moral compass of the time, noting how a rumor, like an unpredictable summer tornado, can flatten one reputation while a similar story passes over another with hardly a rustle. "Hilariously readable" (The Economist), Scorpion Tongues offers sinful scandals and mild hearsay for every taste.

Focusing on a president with the briefest term in office, this book explores the impact of his groundbreaking election campaign that transformed the political landscape for future candidates. It delves into the strategies and innovations that not only led to his victory but also set new standards for presidential campaigns, highlighting the significance of his short tenure in shaping American politics.

A lively, fascinating, eye-opening look at women and aging in America, by the beloved New York Times columnist.